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Science Manager Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia Manager, Data Science Manager, Data Science positions offered by Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA). Exercising discretion at a more ...

Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia Manager, Data Science Manager, Data Science positions offered by Capital One Services, LLC (McLean, VA). Exercising discretion at a more ...

Science Teacher

Norfolk, VA

$46K - $60K/yr

Ability to safely manage laboratory environments and science materials. * Excellent communication ... classroom management, organizational, and collaboration skills. * Ability to deliver engaging ...

Science Teacher

Annandale, VA · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

Strong classroom management and communication skills. * Ability to make scientific concepts engaging, accessible, and fun. * Experience leading hands-on experiments and activities is highly desirable.

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Science Teacher

Suffolk, VA · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Strong classroom management and communication skills. * Ability to make scientific concepts engaging, accessible, and fun. * Experience leading hands-on experiments and activities is highly desirable.

Science Teacher

Suffolk, VA · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Strong classroom management and communication skills. * Ability to make scientific concepts engaging, accessible, and fun. * Experience leading hands-on experiments and activities is highly desirable.

Act as a thought leader for data science best practices, analytic design, and modeling approaches ... and management tools (SQL, Spark, Preseto/Athena/Hive / HQL etc.) * Hands-on experience with ...

Deep knowledge of soil science, plant biology, animal science, agricultural economics, sustainable farming practices, pest management, genetic modification, food science, and environmental ...

Deep knowledge of soil science, plant biology, animal science, agricultural economics, sustainable farming practices, pest management, genetic modification, food science, and environmental ...

Deep knowledge of soil science, plant biology, animal science, agricultural economics, sustainable farming practices, pest management, genetic modification, food science, and environmental ...

Deep knowledge of soil science, plant biology, animal science, agricultural economics, sustainable farming practices, pest management, genetic modification, food science, and environmental ...

Deep knowledge of soil science, plant biology, animal science, agricultural economics, sustainable farming practices, pest management, genetic modification, food science, and environmental ...

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How much do science manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for science manager in Virginia is $26.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.16 and $32.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a science manager?

Science Managers are professionals who oversee scientific research projects, teams, or departments within organizations such as research institutes, universities, government agencies, or private companies. Their responsibilities include coordinating research activities, managing budgets and resources, ensuring compliance with regulations, and facilitating communication between scientists and other stakeholders. Science Managers play a crucial role in translating scientific objectives into actionable plans and ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and effectively. They often have advanced degrees in science and strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a science manager?

To thrive as a Science Manager, you generally need a strong background in scientific research, leadership experience, and an advanced degree such as a PhD or MSc in a relevant field. Familiarity with data analysis software, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and project management tools is typically required. Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills help Science Managers effectively lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate complex projects. These skills are crucial for ensuring scientific rigor, driving innovation, and achieving organizational objectives in research environments.

What are the main challenges a science manager faces when leading interdisciplinary research teams?

One of the main challenges Science Managers encounter is effectively coordinating communication and collaboration among team members from diverse scientific backgrounds. Aligning different methodologies, expectations, and terminologies can require extra effort to ensure everyone is working toward common goals. Additionally, Science Managers must balance administrative responsibilities, such as securing funding and managing budgets, with supporting the scientific growth of their team. Successful Science Managers foster an inclusive environment that encourages innovation while maintaining clear project timelines and deliverables.

What is the difference between Science Manager vs Research Scientist?

AspectScience ManagerResearch Scientist
Required credentialsTypically a master's or PhD in a scientific field, leadership experienceUsually a PhD or master's in a specific science, strong research background
Work environmentLeads teams, manages projects, oversees research activitiesConducts experiments, analyzes data, publishes findings
Employer and industry usageUsed in biotech, pharma, research institutions, and corporate R&DCommon in academia, industry, government research labs

Science Managers focus on leading research teams and managing projects, while Research Scientists primarily conduct experiments and analyze data. Both roles require advanced scientific credentials, but their responsibilities and work environments differ significantly.

What does a science manager do?

A science manager oversees scientific research projects, coordinates teams of scientists, and ensures that experiments and studies meet objectives and standards. They often manage budgets, develop strategies, and communicate findings to stakeholders, requiring strong leadership and knowledge of scientific methods and tools.

What are the most commonly searched types of Science jobs in Virginia?

The most popular types of Science jobs in Virginia are:

Infographic showing various Science Manager job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,336 per year, or $26.1 per hour.

Sr Data Science Manager, NPV Modeling

PenFed Credit Union

Mclean, VA • Hybrid

$97K - $224K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


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7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Overview

PenFed is hiring a (Hybrid) Sr Data Science Manager, NPV Modeling at our Tysons, Virginia location. This role leads the NPV modeling function within the Decision Science department. The incumbent will manage a team of data scientists to develop, maintain, and enhance NPV models for consumer banking products, including Auto Loan, Personal Loan, Credit Card, and Deposit. This role is also responsible for building out Customer Life Time Value (CLTV) modeling to drive member profitability. Throughout the model lifecycle, the incumbent will partner with Finance, Product Strategy, Credit Risk, Pricing, and Second Line stakeholders to validate key assumptions, ensure NPV results are updated and reviewed in a timely manner, support strategic business decisions, and maintain rigorous monitoring and reporting of model performance.


Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and the position will perform other duties as assigned.

  • Provide leadership and management in developing and implementing programs, policies, and procedures to ensure mission and core values are implemented.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders and set up agenda, which aligns with overall business strategic goal.
  • Creatively leverage various statistical methodologies to solve business challenges.
  • Develop and implement acquisition pricing and credit underwriting models to support lending decisions. Use advanced modeling and simulation techniques to optimize the performance of loan products and operations.
  • Develop statistical models and scorecards for credit underwriting, loan pricing, collection, and portfolio risk monitoring.
  • Collaborate with product managers to optimize marketing campaigns in acquisitions that align with the credit policies and scoring models.
  • Develop price elasticity models to support risk adjusted pricing, as well as subsequently establish and maintain model governance.
  • Monitor performance of quantitative models and support independent model validation efforts in accordance with the model governance policy.
  • Participate in identification, measurement, and monitoring of credit risk as it relates to Merger and Acquisition (M&A), loan purchases and participation, and other new business strategies.
  • Utilize credit models and analytics to assist lending with policies and strategies that maximize profits and asset growth and minimizes credit and operating losses as well as other risk exposures.

Qualifications

Equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.

  • Master’s Degree in quantitative discipline is required.  PHD is highly preferred.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of related work experience in building statistical models and advanced data analysis.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of direct management experience required.
  • Applied experience with NPV, Logistic Regression, Linear Regression, Machine Leaning, and Survival Analysis required.
  • Advanced programming skills to include knowledge of statistical programs (e.g. SQL, Python, and R) required.
  • Experience in building risk, revenue and targeting models for consumer products is required.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and implement rapid changes in project direction.
  • Demonstrate strong data analysis skills, ability to understand underlying data and complex loss/balance forecasting models, various product features, possess organizational and prioritization skills, as well as strong attention to detail.
  • Detail oriented, results driven, and the ability to navigate in a quickly changing and high demand environment to develop solutions while balancing multiple priorities.
  • Critical thinking using both analytical and tactical approach to problem solving within the Quantitative Modeling team is required.
  • Ability to interact effectively with team members across the management team, Lines of Business (LOB), credit officers, finance, model governance, oversight, validation, and audit organizations.
  • Proven project management skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
  • Experience using A.I. tools preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will supervise employees.

Licenses and Certifications

There are no additional certifications required.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an indoor office setting with moderate noise.

*Most roles require working in an office setting with moderate noise and the ability to lift 25 pounds.*

Travel

Travel is not required.

Pay Transparency 
The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $97,400.00 - $224,184.00
This position is eligible for an organizational performance based annual bonus, subject to board discretion and approval.
This position is eligible for an individual performance based annual bonus.

#LI-Hybrid

Qualifications:

Equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.

  • Master’s Degree in quantitative discipline is required.  PHD is highly preferred.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of related work experience in building statistical models and advanced data analysis.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of direct management experience required.
  • Applied experience with NPV, Logistic Regression, Linear Regression, Machine Leaning, and Survival Analysis required.
  • Advanced programming skills to include knowledge of statistical programs (e.g. SQL, Python, and R) required.
  • Experience in building risk, revenue and targeting models for consumer products is required.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and implement rapid changes in project direction.
  • Demonstrate strong data analysis skills, ability to understand underlying data and complex loss/balance forecasting models, various product features, possess organizational and prioritization skills, as well as strong attention to detail.
  • Detail oriented, results driven, and the ability to navigate in a quickly changing and high demand environment to develop solutions while balancing multiple priorities.
  • Critical thinking using both analytical and tactical approach to problem solving within the Quantitative Modeling team is required.
  • Ability to interact effectively with team members across the management team, Lines of Business (LOB), credit officers, finance, model governance, oversight, validation, and audit organizations.
  • Proven project management skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
  • Experience using A.I. tools preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will supervise employees.

Licenses and Certifications

There are no additional certifications required.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an indoor office setting with moderate noise.

*Most roles require working in an office setting with moderate noise and the ability to lift 25 pounds.*

Travel

Travel is not required.

Pay Transparency 
The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $97,400.00 - $224,184.00
This position is eligible for an organizational performance based annual bonus, subject to board discretion and approval.
This position is eligible for an individual performance based annual bonus.

#LI-Hybrid

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